1969 BMW 1600 & 1602

This 1969 BMW 1600-2 is a European-market example finished in white over blue cloth and vinyl upholstery, and it is powered by a 1.6-liter inline-four mated to a four-speed manual transmission. The car reportedly remained under original ownership in Germany until 1990, and it is said to have been in storage until 2018 prior to the selling dealer’s acquisition in The Netherlands earlier this year. Equipment includes H&R lowering springs, 13″ Borrani steel wheels, chrome bumpers, a wooden shift knob, and a Blaupunkt radio. Recent services performed by the selling dealer are said to include an oil change and replacement of the spark plugs, front brake pads, and rear brake drums. This 1600-2 is now offered in The Netherlands with removed wheels and parts, manufacturer’s literature, historical and purchase documents, a stamped maintenance booklet, a bill of sale, and a Dutch title. The body is finished in Chamonix, and the selling dealer reports evidence of paintwork performed during previous ownership. Features include chrome bumpers, bright trim, a left-side mirror, and round taillights. Borrani 13″ steel wheels are mounted with with Tiger TG 621 front and Roadstone SB-702 rear tires measuring 185/70 at each corner. The suspension has been lowered with H&R springs, and the brakes were recently serviced by the selling dealer with replacement front pads, rear drums, and fluid, as well as an adjustment of the rear brake components. The removed springs and steel wheels mounted with Fulda tires are included in the sale. The front bucket seats and rear bench are upholstered in blue vinyl with cloth inserts and are paired with matching door panels and charcoal carpeting. Equipment includes a Blaupunkt radio, a wooden shift knob, a heater, and manual wind-up windows. The two-spoke steering wheel frames VDO instrumentation that includes a 180-km/h speedometer, a clock, and a combination gauge displaying fuel level and coolant temperature. The five-digit odometer shows just under 47k kilometers (~29k miles), approximately 200 of which were added by the selling dealer. The 1.6-liter M10 inline-four is equipped with a single carburetor and sends power to the rear wheels through a four-speed manual transmission. Recent services performed by the selling dealer are said to include an oil change and a replacement fuel filter and spark plugs. The underside has been steam cleaned in preparation for the sale, additional photos of which can be viewed in the gallery. Various documents are included in the sale, including manufacturer’s literature, a purchase invoice, German registration documents, a Dutch inventory report, and a stamped maintenance booklet.